Runes FAQs

The FAQ is updated over time, check back for more info.

1.Minting Related Questions

1.1I inscribed 100 mints, why are only 25 being minted? Where are the other mints?

This is due to Bitcoin nodes having a limit on the length of transaction chains in the Mempool. If you chose the "Cheap" mode for minting, when an order contains a large number of mints (over 25), the system will submit them in batches. For example, if your order is for 100 mints:

  • The first batch of 25 will be broadcast initially
  • The remaining 75 will begin to be submitted and broadcast after the first batch is confirmed on the blockchain

This approach ensures smooth transactions while adhering to Bitcoin network rules.

1.2Why haven't I received my runes even though the transaction has been confirmed on the blockchain?

There could be several reasons:

1. The runes were sold out before your transaction was confirmed.

- For example: If all runes were minted at block height 123, but your transaction was only confirmed in block 124, your minted runes would be invalid and won't be indexed, even though your transaction is confirmed.

2. The number of mints confirmed in this block exceeded the available supply.

- For example: If only 1000 mints were left to be minted, but 3000 transactions were confirmed in this block, it means 2000 will fail. Typically, miners package transactions based on fee rates from high to low, and rune indexing follows this transaction order. Any amount exceeding the mintable quantity will be invalid.

3. The consolidation transaction has not yet been confirmed.

- For example: If you minted 25 mints, 24 might be confirmed, but the last one is pending. In this case, you'll receive all runes after the last one is confirmed. If the last one is still valid when confirmed, you'll get all 25; if runes have been fully minted by then, you'll only receive 24.

1.3Why did I receive some runes in the same batch but not others?

This can happen when confirmations occur in different blocks or within the same block:

1. Confirmations in different blocks:

  • Although we broadcast all minting transactions in a batch simultaneously, Bitcoin's peer-to-peer nature means transactions may pass through multiple nodes before reaching the miner's node. This can result in miners receiving only some transactions, or only part being included due to the miner's packaging strategy.
  • Sometimes, some transactions reach the miner's packaging node while others remain in the mempool, causing confirmations in different blocks.
  • If the time interval is too short (e.g., block confirmation within 20 seconds of submission), some transactions may not have fully propagated to all nodes.

2. Confirmations within the same block:

  • If some runes are received while others aren't within the same block, it may be because the latter are invalid mints. For example, if only 100 runes are left to mint, but 150 transactions are confirmed in this block, 50 will be invalid. The rune protocol confirms validity based on the indexing order (mainly determined by fee rate).

1.4Why weren't all my transactions confirmed in a single block?

There could be several reasons:

1. If your order involves minting a large number of mints and you used the "Cheap" mode, the system will submit in batches. For example, when minting 100 mints on the Satosea platform, the first batch of 25 will be submitted, followed by the remaining 75 in subsequent batches. With suitable fee rates, it might take 2-4 blocks to confirm all 75.

2. The peer-to-peer nature of the Bitcoin network can lead to special cases. Even if you chose the "Fast" mode or minted ≤25 mints in a single order, Satosea will broadcast all batches simultaneously. While most cases confirm within the same block, exceptions can occur due to the network's characteristics:

  • Broadcast transactions may need to pass through multiple nodes before reaching the packaging miner's node, resulting in miners receiving only some transactions.
  • The miner's packaging strategy may lead to only some transactions being included in the block.

1.5Why did I only receive a portion of my runes?

This usually means only part of your minting was successful, while another part failed. Reasons may include:

1. Transaction confirmation on the blockchain doesn't necessarily mean the minting was valid.

2. It could be that during confirmation in the last block, the remaining mintable rune supply was insufficient, and your remaining rune transactions were ordered too low in the miner's packaging order.

3. The miner may not have packaged all your transactions into a single block.

4. 4. Minting Modes. You have selected "Cheap" mode. The first batch will be submitted first, followed by the other batches.

2.Minting Modes

2.1What's the difference between "Cheap" mode and "Fast" mode minting?

Cheap Mode:

  • Advantages: More cost-effective; unbroadcast transactions can be refunded.
  • Disadvantages: For orders over 25 mints, it takes at least 2 blocks to be fully on-chain.
  • Suitable scenarios: General use, when users aren't in a hurry to be on-chain within 2+ blocks.
  • Working principle: Immediately broadcasts the first batch; broadcasts remaining mints all at once after the first batch is confirmed.

Fast Mode:

  • Advantages: Broadcasts all transactions simultaneously; can put up to 1000 mints on-chain in 1 block at fastest.
  • Disadvantages: Requires preparation of multiple large UTXOs in advance and no refunds possible.
  • Suitable scenarios: When UTXOs are sufficient and users want to quickly get on-chain during market FOMO.
  • Working principle: All minting transactions are broadcast at once.

2.2How many UTXOs should I prepare in advance for Fast mode?

Prepare sufficient UTXOs:

  • 25 mints = 1 batch = 1 UTXO needed
  • 50 mints = 2 batches = 2 UTXOs needed
  • 1000 mints = 40 batches = 40 UTXOs needed
  • Tip: Use Satosea's splitting service（https://satosea.xyz/en/tools）to check and prepare UTXOs

Prepare extra UTXOs for acceleration:

  • Each batch (25 mints) requires 1 additional UTXO
  • For popular projects, it's strongly recommended to prepare UTXOs for acceleration in advance

3.Fees and Platform Advantages

3.1Why are Satosea's fees lower than Unisat and Luminex?

1. We employ automatic consolidation technology: Every 25 mints are automatically consolidated into one UTXO. For example, if you mint 25 mints with a denomination of 1, you'll receive 1 rune with a denomination of 25, which can greatly save on network fees compared to other platforms.

2. Satosea has optimized the minting process, improving efficiency.

3. Our service fees use a linear dynamic charging model, generally lower than Unisat and Luminex.

3.2What are Satosea's advantages?

1. Supports batch minting and unlimited acceleration.

2. Lower and more reasonable service fees.

3. No need to provide private keys, ensuring better security and peace of mind.

4. The platform possesses the most powerful analysis features, helping users make more informed decisions.

4.Acceleration Related Questions

4.1In what situations can I use the acceleration feature?

You can use the acceleration feature when your minted runes haven't been fully confirmed on the blockchain to increase the speed of transaction confirmation.

4.2Can I use other platforms (like Xverse) to accelerate Satosea orders?

This is not recommended. Each platform has different implementation methods, and we don't understand other platforms' acceleration implementation methods or support capabilities. Please only use Satosea's self-service acceleration to speed up Satosea orders. Using other platforms for acceleration may cause issues, and the risks are your own responsibility.

4.3How are acceleration fees charged?

Acceleration fees consist of two parts:

1. Network fees: Depends on the size of the new fee rate you choose.

2. Acceleration service fees: Charged based on the number of mints accelerated, with a fixed fee per rune.

4.4What's the difference between "Cancel all transactions and refund" and "Cancel only unbroadcast transactions"?

Cancel all transactions and refund:

  • Operation: The first batch of minting transactions will be replaced with refund transactions, and broadcasting of other transactions will stop.
  • Advantage: Can save some network fees for refunds.
  • Disadvantage: No minting transactions will be submitted.
  • Suitable scenario: Use when you want to cut losses completely.
- For example: If you submitted 100 mints at a rate of 15 sat/vB, and now the first batch of 25 is waiting for confirmation. After choosing this option and signing, the transaction for the first 25 will be RBF (Replace-By-Fee) to a refund transaction, and all minting transactions will be cancelled or stop broadcasting.

Cancel only unbroadcast transactions:

  • Operation: The first batch of minting transactions continues to be submitted at the original rate, while the remaining transactions will not be broadcast.
  • Advantage: The first batch of transactions has a chance to continue on-chain.
  • Disadvantage: Requires manual processing to refund unbroadcast transactions.
- For example: If you submitted 100 mints at a rate of 15 sat/vB, and now the first batch of 25 is waiting for confirmation. After choosing this option, the 25 already broadcast will continue waiting for miners to package on-chain, while the remaining 75 will not be broadcast.

4.5What's the difference between "Accelerate all" and "Accelerate specific batches"?

  • Accelerate all: All batches of transactions you submitted will be accelerated.
  • Accelerate specific batches: You only submit acceleration for selected batches; other batches will continue to be submitted at the original rate and won't be accelerated.

4.6Why does it still take 2 or more blocks to confirm after acceleration?

This depends on the mode you use and the number of mints:

  • If you're using "Cheap" mode, each acceleration of over 25 mints will require at least 2 blocks to complete.
  • If you're using "Fast" mode, acceleration might be completed in 1 block at the fastest.

4.7Will multiple accelerations incur additional fees?

No additional fees will be incurred. Each acceleration only charges the incremental fee.

For example:

  • If your current order rate is 30 sat/vB, accelerating to 100 sat/vB costs $70.
  • If you first accelerate to 50 sat/vB, it costs $20.
  • If you then accelerate to 100 sat/vB, you only need to pay for the difference (100-50), which is $50.

4.8Can the original network fees be refunded after acceleration?

We apologize, but the original network fees cannot be refunded. This is because these fees have already been broadcast to the network as part of the transaction and cannot be withdrawn.